Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
(WSLCB)

Here are some observations from the Wednesday June 12th WSLCB Executive Management Team public meeting. My top 3 takeaways: Staff shared their observations about the first interagency meeting of the WSLCB’s Cannabis 2.0 project (audio – 19m). The Cannabis 2.0 project (C2.0) was a key subject of the previous day’s Board Caucus. Board Chair Jane … Continued

Here are some observations from the Wednesday June 12th WSLCB Board Meeting. My top 3 takeaways: The Board approved an interim policy suspending the requirement that cannabinoid additives from outside the regulated marketplace be entered into the traceability system (audio – 7m, video). Board Interim Policy 12-2019 was discussed the previous day during the Board … Continued

Here are some observations from the Tuesday June 11th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Facing traceability challenges, the Board prepared to adopt a new interim policy on cannabinoid additives to marijuana products. WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman walked board members through the conflict between the agency’s rules on usage of cannabinoid … Continued

Here’s a look at the week ahead. TODAY: Licensees should expect to receive an official email from WSLCB describing a revised launch schedule for Washington State’s version of MJ Freeway’s Leaf Data Systems. Do not expect to see the launch this week. Last week, we described the schedule of preparations leading up to the planned … Continued

Here are some observations from the Wednesday May 29th WSLCB Board Meeting. We’re catching up on the summaries we were unable to release the previous week due to travel. My top 3 takeaways: The Board formally opened a new round of cannabis packaging and labeling rulemaking (audio – 4m, video). WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator … Continued

Here are some observations from the Tuesday May 28th WSLCB Board Caucus. We’re catching up on the summaries we were unable to release the previous week due to travel. My top 3 takeaways: WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman walked the Board through a new rulemaking project on cannabis packaging and labeling (audio – … Continued

Here are some observations from the June 4th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Agency Director Rick Garza spoke about new agency efforts to coordinate with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) on hemp (audio – 6m). Garza started off by citing SB 5276 on hemp production and said many I-502 licensees had … Continued

Here are some observations from the Monday June 3rd WSLCB Lab Licensure Listen and Learn Session. My top 3 takeaways: WSLCB Marijuana Examiner Manager Kendra Hodgson introduced and led the session. Hodgson said the session was one of the agency’s “methods and modes of communication” with stakeholders and welcomed input beyond the event. She mentioned … Continued

Here’s a look at the week ahead. It’s going to be a busy week! TODAY: On Monday June 3rd at 1:30pm PT @ WSLCB, the agency will host the first of two “listen and learn forums” on marijuana lab licensure. This is a separate topic from the earlier listening session on quality assurance and product … Continued

Here’s a look at the week ahead. TUESDAY: On Tuesday May 28th at 10am PT @ WSLCB, the weekly Board Caucus recurs [ agenda ]. WEDNESDAY: On Wednesday May 29th at 10am PT @ WSLCB, the bi-weekly Board Meeting recurs [ agenda ]. WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman is scheduled to introduce a … Continued